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AOS State Community Support Coordinator servicing Louisiana is Vicky Williams.

She can be reached at 601-634-5777 and by email at vwilliams@afsc.com.

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer and very few treat it. One third of all mesothelioma patients are veterans, and approximately 6,000 veterans afflicted with this asbestos-caused cancer died between 1999 and 2005 alone. The reason this cancer targets so many veterans is because of the prevalence of asbestos use in the military in the past. Mesothelioma Guide specializes in connecting patients with doctors and treatment options that are best suited for them. This business connects patients to clinical trials, VA benefits, and even assists in obtaining travel grants to patients needing to see a specialist. Services and resources are 100% free to patients and family members.

Drug trafficking and homegrown operations contribute to the availability of many types of drugs within the state, including methamphetamine and heroin. Because of Louisiana's diversified drug landscape, Louisiana has become a melting pot for many types of substance abuse disorders.

Veterans comprise more than 30 percent of all mesothelioma cases in the United States. Because all branches of the military relied on asbestos in the past, and builders overseas still do, veterans are more likely than others to develop asbestos-related diseases. This center offers free VA Claims assistance to veterans exposed to asbestos. Veterans can access a monthly online support group where a variety of topics pertaining to cancer patients are discussed. An on-staff doctor and nurse are available to answer any medical-related questions. Veterans can also access Patient Advocates that work 1-on-1 with individuals to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.

A national veteran addiction treatment center data base with modern location technology to help veterans find local addiction treatment. Find A Veteran Center Near Me technology uses the location of our veterans computers, tablets, or cell phones to generate a local listing of the veteran addiction treatment centers closest to them. Treatment-centers.net is a community based public benefit website connecting people to the addiction resources they need. The resource is free to the public.